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Shaun SS · 06-09-2015, 10:05 AM

Alright guys, so I posted in here a few months ago about getting my new to me LE while I was on deployment and having it procharged.

Well, I'm finally home!! My car is all done and it's pretty awesome. We did decent numbers on the dyno with the PC, and meth. The car gets tons and tons of attention, I think it's the hood and the sound of the PC when I'm in competition mode. Overall I'm extremely happy with everything but I do have one small complaint, the transmission noise is rough. Clunking and sloppiness isn't what I expected. I'm reading on the forum that it's common so I guess I'll start looking for fixes.

GONIF · 06-09-2015, 11:52 AM

Strange , my trans and shifter in my 2014 1LE is smooth as silk. Not sloppy and very precise.

Elvira1le · 06-09-2015, 10:22 PM

I'm with Gonif on this one, Trans is quiet and shifter smooth no matter up down or high rpm.

Jeff_SS · 06-09-2015, 10:38 PM

You get it tuned by CMS?
What are the numbers?

1LeSS · 06-10-2015, 12:10 AM

Following this. Exact setup I want for my 2013. My Tran is a little clunky but just change the oil to a redline or amsoil synthetic and it gets way better.
Can you tell me how the I-1 works? Is it a switch box in the cab that allows you to the different mode? How was the installer? Any issues?

Mark T · 06-10-2015, 07:44 AM

I concur about the tranny fluid. The day I changed mine to amsoil, I got a whole different tranny feel. And for the better.

Shaun SS · 06-10-2015, 10:55 AM

I changed my trans fluid the day I got it because of the sound I was hearing and I wanted to see if there was any metal in the fluid, it helped with the smoothness but I still get the odd sounds. Like slack in the drive shaft but I think I may be lacking in my skills of driving a standard.
I had the install and tune done at a place called Limitless Performance and the number weren't bad but we only wanted to be extremely safe so we went to 6.7 psi for the max boost and didn't tune for the meth. We're still trying to find out how to access the custom tune option on the handheld though. ProCharger isn't a huge help.
It's a pretty badass piece of technology and gets tons of attention at meets, it's basically controlled by a screen that's the size of a GPS in the car, on the screen you have 3 options touring (1 psi), sport (3.5 psi) and competition (full boost). You can hear it spooling on all three options but it's pretty loud and very noticeable on comp mode. I love the fact I can change the boost immediate while I'm driving. I can send you more info if needed.

ilir14 · 06-10-2015, 11:08 AM

Congrets the car looks awesome as far as the transmission i just did LSA conversion on mine and no problem with the gears or the transmission btw the gears are a lot smoother now with supercharger then before

Fraxum · 06-10-2015, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaun SS

Alright guys, so I posted in here a few months ago about getting my new to me LE while I was on deployment and having it procharged.

Well, I'm finally home!! My car is all done and it's pretty awesome. We did decent numbers on the dyno with the PC, and meth. The car gets tons and tons of attention, I think it's the hood and the sound of the PC when I'm in competition mode. Overall I'm extremely happy with everything but I do have one small complaint, the transmission noise is rough. Clunking and sloppiness isn't what I expected. I'm reading on the forum that it's common so I guess I'll start looking for fixes.

OP did you add any rear cradle and/or diff bushings? While they firm things up they can add noise and are more susceptible to clunking especially the diff bushings.

The benefit? With big power even the 1LE is susceptible to SS sidestep. With the bushings, arrow straight.

Planning to take it to the drag strip to see what it can do? Might as well have some fun. All that power is of not much use on the street.

Jeff_SS · 06-10-2015, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaun SS

I changed my trans fluid the day I got it because of the sound I was hearing and I wanted to see if there was any metal in the fluid, it helped with the smoothness but I still get the odd sounds. Like slack in the drive shaft but I think I may be lacking in my skills of driving a standard.
I had the install and tune done at a place called Limitless Performance and the number weren't bad but we only wanted to be extremely safe so we went to 6.7 psi for the max boost and didn't tune for the meth. We're still trying to find out how to access the custom tune option on the handheld though. ProCharger isn't a huge help.
It's a pretty badass piece of technology and gets tons of attention at meets, it's basically controlled by a screen that's the size of a GPS in the car, on the screen you have 3 options touring (1 psi), sport (3.5 psi) and competition (full boost). You can hear it spooling on all three options but it's pretty loud and very noticeable on comp mode. I love the fact I can change the boost immediate while I'm driving. I can send you more info if needed.

Well Cunningham Motorsports is close to you. It's in Murrieta. He tunes a LOT of procharged Camaros. If you want a safe tune with really solid numbers and great drive ability, CMS is the one you want to tune your car.

Bad@ssCamaro · 06-10-2015, 07:09 PM

Congrats on the PC upgrade.

On the transmission noise, I've heard it "affectionately" called a "parade rattle", this usually occurs when traveling at low speeds and shifting from 1st to 2nd and sometimes 2nd to 3rd and in reverse order too, again depending on what low speed you're traveling at. It doesn't occur when you're shifting but after the shifting is complete, which I would associate with drivetrain slop. As others have said, this is "normal". In time, you get used to it. I've yet to hear about any transmission issues on this forum because of it and I've been on here for quite some time.

Good luck with the PC upgrade and stay safe

Oh, and thank you for your service.

onebad1le · 06-14-2015, 06:45 PM

hey was nice meeting u the other nite can't till we get to race
each other

if u want to sell the hood let me know

Shaun SS · 12-12-2015, 08:45 PM

Brining this thread back to life!

Well, the ProCharger itch lasted about 4 months and I went with Twin Turbos.
I enjoyed it and it was perfect for autoX or mountain runs but I just wanted higher numbers. You guys know how that goes.
I went with the World Famous AGP kit, I highly recommend them to anyone.
Heres a few pics.

Shaun SS · 12-12-2015, 08:53 PM

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06-09-2015, 10:05 AM	#1
Shaun SS Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 213	1LE Follow up w/ProCharger Alright guys, so I posted in here a few months ago about getting my new to me LE while I was on deployment and having it procharged. Well, I'm finally home!! My car is all done and it's pretty awesome. We did decent numbers on the dyno with the PC, and meth. The car gets tons and tons of attention, I think it's the hood and the sound of the PC when I'm in competition mode. Overall I'm extremely happy with everything but I do have one small complaint, the transmission noise is rough. Clunking and sloppiness isn't what I expected. I'm reading on the forum that it's common so I guess I'll start looking for fixes. Attached Images __________________ 2013 2SS/RS 1LE, AGP Twin Turbos, IDs 1000s, ADM FPCM, AEM Meth injection, Cat Deletes, NPP Exhaust, Monster LT1 clutch, BMR Lowering springs, VPN COPO Camaro hood.

06-09-2015, 11:52 AM	#2
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Strange , my trans and shifter in my 2014 1LE is smooth as silk. Not sloppy and very precise. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

06-09-2015, 10:38 PM	#4
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,710 View My Garage	You get it tuned by CMS? What are the numbers? __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

06-10-2015, 12:10 AM	#5
1LeSS Drives: 2013 2SS/RS VR 1LE Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Prince George, B.C. Posts: 486	Following this. Exact setup I want for my 2013. My Tran is a little clunky but just change the oil to a redline or amsoil synthetic and it gets way better. Can you tell me how the I-1 works? Is it a switch box in the cab that allows you to the different mode? How was the installer? Any issues? __________________ BC Racing coil-overs, 32ml rear sway bar, Solid cradle bushing kit, Steel jacket radius rod bushes, JPSS caster bolt, Bo White TB, Granitelli HP coils, Apex Catchcan, Vortech V7 Ysi Supercharger, LSX B-15 engine, custom spec cam, and other stuff.

06-10-2015, 07:44 AM	#6
Mark T American Gold Whisperer Drives: 2014 White 1LE 2SS/RS/NPP/Rec/Nav Join Date: May 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 838	I concur about the tranny fluid. The day I changed mine to amsoil, I got a whole different tranny feel. And for the better. __________________

06-09-2015, 10:22 PM	#3
Elvira1le Mistress of the dark Drives: Black 2014 RS 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chandler, Az Posts: 104 View My Garage	I'm with Gonif on this one, Trans is quiet and shifter smooth no matter up down or high rpm.

06-10-2015, 10:55 AM	#7
Shaun SS Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 213	I changed my trans fluid the day I got it because of the sound I was hearing and I wanted to see if there was any metal in the fluid, it helped with the smoothness but I still get the odd sounds. Like slack in the drive shaft but I think I may be lacking in my skills of driving a standard. I had the install and tune done at a place called Limitless Performance and the number weren't bad but we only wanted to be extremely safe so we went to 6.7 psi for the max boost and didn't tune for the meth. We're still trying to find out how to access the custom tune option on the handheld though. ProCharger isn't a huge help. It's a pretty badass piece of technology and gets tons of attention at meets, it's basically controlled by a screen that's the size of a GPS in the car, on the screen you have 3 options touring (1 psi), sport (3.5 psi) and competition (full boost). You can hear it spooling on all three options but it's pretty loud and very noticeable on comp mode. I love the fact I can change the boost immediate while I'm driving. I can send you more info if needed. __________________ 2013 2SS/RS 1LE, AGP Twin Turbos, IDs 1000s, ADM FPCM, AEM Meth injection, Cat Deletes, NPP Exhaust, Monster LT1 clutch, BMR Lowering springs, VPN COPO Camaro hood.

06-10-2015, 11:08 AM	#8
ilir14 Drives: Camaro ss 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 470	Congrets the car looks awesome as far as the transmission i just did LSA conversion on mine and no problem with the gears or the transmission btw the gears are a lot smoother now with supercharger then before

06-10-2015, 07:09 PM	#11
Bad@ssCamaro BeckyD Rocks :-) Drives: 2015 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 5,778 View My Garage	Congrats on the PC upgrade. On the transmission noise, I've heard it "affectionately" called a "parade rattle", this usually occurs when traveling at low speeds and shifting from 1st to 2nd and sometimes 2nd to 3rd and in reverse order too, again depending on what low speed you're traveling at. It doesn't occur when you're shifting but after the shifting is complete, which I would associate with drivetrain slop. As others have said, this is "normal". In time, you get used to it. I've yet to hear about any transmission issues on this forum because of it and I've been on here for quite some time. Good luck with the PC upgrade and stay safe Oh, and thank you for your service. __________________ 2015 CRT 1SS/1LE RS/Recaro's/NPP/Nav/Rear vision pkg./BA speaker upgrade. Stage 3 BMR cam, ARH 1 7/8 headers, CAI, BMR 1.25 drop springs, JPSS Billet Bushings, Peddars Cradle Bushings...460 whp...so far....SOLD, but not forgotten!

06-14-2015, 06:45 PM	#12
onebad1le Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1le Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: houston Posts: 459	nice car hey was nice meeting u the other nite can't till we get to race each other if u want to sell the hood let me know

12-12-2015, 08:45 PM	#13
Shaun SS Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 213	Brining this thread back to life! Well, the ProCharger itch lasted about 4 months and I went with Twin Turbos. I enjoyed it and it was perfect for autoX or mountain runs but I just wanted higher numbers. You guys know how that goes. I went with the World Famous AGP kit, I highly recommend them to anyone. Heres a few pics. __________________ 2013 2SS/RS 1LE, AGP Twin Turbos, IDs 1000s, ADM FPCM, AEM Meth injection, Cat Deletes, NPP Exhaust, Monster LT1 clutch, BMR Lowering springs, VPN COPO Camaro hood.

12-12-2015, 08:53 PM	#14
Shaun SS Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 213	. Attached Images __________________ 2013 2SS/RS 1LE, AGP Twin Turbos, IDs 1000s, ADM FPCM, AEM Meth injection, Cat Deletes, NPP Exhaust, Monster LT1 clutch, BMR Lowering springs, VPN COPO Camaro hood.